Metastatic Cancer

What is Metastatic Cancer?

Metastasis is the process by which cancer or other disease advances to other parts of the body without being directly connected with it. The metastatic cancer is the one which spreads from the basi...

Metastasis is the process by which cancer or other disease advances to other parts of the body without being directly connected with it. The metastatic cancer is the one which spreads from the basic site of emergence into different parts of the body. The common areas of spread in metastatic cancer are liver, lungs, bones, lymph nodes, etc. Basically, in metastatic cancer, cancer cells break away from the site of their formation and travel through the lymph and blood system to form new tumors in other areas of the body.

How is it treated?

The main emphasis is to slow down the expansion or spread of the metastatic cancer. The treatment for metastatic cancer basically depends on the category of cancer, starting point, location of the metastasis and other factors.

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The main emphasis is to slow down the expansion or spread of the metastatic cancer. The treatment for metastatic cancer basically depends on the category of cancer, starting point, location of the metastasis and other factors.

When do I contact the doctor?

How does Medanta provide care?

The Cancer Institute at Medanta was established in 2010 with a vision of being a one-stop destination for solutions to all cancer patients. The Medanta Cancer Institute comprises the Division of Medical and Haemato-Oncology, Division of Radiation ..

The Cancer Institute at Medanta was established in 2010 with a vision of being a one-stop destination for solutions to all cancer patients. The Medanta Cancer Institute comprises the Division of Medical and Haemato-Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology and multiple organ specific surgical cancer divisions including Breast Services and Head and Neck Oncology. Our highly experienced and trained oncologists work in coordination with the surgeons across departments and specialties to provide supreme care to the patient. With high-end technologies such as CyberKnife VSI Robotic Radiosurgery, VMAT, IGRT, Tomotheraphy and other high end diagnostic and imaging equipment, our doctors leave no stone unturned to make sure they are giving our patients the best possible treatment available anywhere in the world.